Niger adds 39 COVID-19 cases

NIAMEY, Dec. 14, (Xinhua/GNA) – Niger on Saturday confirmed 39 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the national total to 2,199, said the country’s Ministry of Public Health.

Meanwhile, with no new death from the virus reported, the nationwide death toll remained at 80.

In a bid to contain the pandemic, the ministry urged the public to wash hands, wear face masks, and avoid fake news.

GNA